tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87797837201710873272011-04-21T21:11:22.978-04:00There are two ways of spreading light; Being the candle or the mirror that reflects itStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05435865959110221090noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779783720171087327.post-62384331926408878572008-06-01T14:55:00.003-04:002008-06-01T14:58:10.196-04:00

Brethren,I will be blogging in a new location.http://www.musicauniversalis.orgclick "blog" at the top. It won't always be philosophical or esoteric but it will always be me. Unless of course the domain gets discontinued. ;)

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For those who still check here and have noticed a lack of recent content I decided a long time ago only to post when I had something to say.As of late my masonic voice has been a bit silent. I have been questioning some internal business within my heart and have been meditating on how I feel about certain particulars which will go unnamed.This situation has struck a particular chord within my

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“Who will teach him to approach the east, the source of light...”Why approach the east?In taking our first steps in freemasonry we approach the east because it is the source of light; of knowledge. Of mind and of Deity. We approach the east because we have been traveling in darkness from the North. Once the light crests over the hill and into our eyes our spiritual world becomes illuminated.

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This is my project. To get good men in masonry & masonry in good men that wish to be masons. This is how I aim to do this - http://www.freewebs.com/solomonlodge36/petition.htm . By requests for a petition (*or alternatively an online petition).Yep, that's it. Technology. This is my request for you guys and why I posted it here.I think that the foundation of this brotherhood is the members who are

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I recently have found a program (for windows/mac/linux) that can help you explore the solar system. It's called Celestia. It's a really great program and you can turn features on and off according to your systems needs. It can get pretty intense mapping out constellations and comet tails, so you have the option to turn these (and many other things) on and off. By the way, it's free.Enjoy.S&

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Due to the 'request a petition' link Solomon Lodge has had several (around 4) requests come in. I've met all these men and know none of them personally. The way the form works is this:-a prospective candidate fills out the request form-I get the request and tell them the next time the brethren are meeting at the lodge-we meet the man, hand him his petition & get him to fill it out-he waits a

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This blog contains more of my masonic travels. Solomon Lodge had the honor of receiving the Grand Master of Masons tonight. There was a lovely speech most important to this blog by Worshipful Leon Ware Grand Steward. As I'm horrible at paraphrasing I'll give you the basic gist of his story. It mentioned of our need to make use of our working tools - to keep them 'oiled' and 'well maintained'

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(LtoR)Steve, The Most Worshipful Grand Master Of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of Delaware 2007-2008; Earl L. Emerson. Picture taken by cell phone.The MWGM of Masons and his Grand Staff visited Union # 7. The food was (and usually is at masonic events) fantastic. There were oysters (which I had never had before), dumplings, chicken salad, coleslaw, dessert & rolls. There was a wonderful

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mys·ter·y1 /ˈmɪstəri, -tri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mis-tuh-ree, -tree] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation–noun, plural -ter·ies.1. anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown: the mysteries of nature.2. any affair, thing, or person that presents features or qualities so obscure as to arouse curiosity or speculation: The masked guest is an

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When I think of 'light' in masonry I think of divine knowledge - ie. spiritual texts that reveal the presence and all knowing/all being of the higher power. I also think of the grips given after we have told the master we wish to recieve light. In keeping with my jurisdictions rules on the 'secrets' of freemasonry I will not name the grip in the third degree but you will do well to remember the

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I posted on a masonic forum (www.masonicdiscussion.com) that I was looking for ebooks. There were two qualifications 1)Subject Matter - It had to be esoteric/occult 2) It had to be free. In the spirit of spreading light I would like to forward you the following:http://www.the-book-of-thoth.com/content.htmlhttp://www.fatumoperandi.org/index.php?esoterichttp://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.

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The power of now - Eckhart TolleI randomly picked this up from our local library browsing through the spiritual texts. This is some of what is on the inside flap:To make the journey into the power of now we will need to leave our analytical mind and it's false created self, the ego, behindOn an aside I found a card inside with some writing on it which I believe sums the goal of the book up

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I want to wish everyone viewing this blog who celebrates the holiday a Happy Thanksgiving. If you don't celebrate Thanksgiving happy thursday.In Light,Steve

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I previously ordained myself with themonastery.org but found out from http://ulchq.com that they are no longer in agreement with one another. I have filled out the appropriate forms on ULCHQ.COM and wait my response.

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With much of the negativity being floated around about the present state of the craft I figure it's time to chime in with my two cents. Whatever our origins might be as a fraternity or our past or present intentions we have to realize that what we give to freemasonry is what we'll get out of it. I believe that "Freemasonry gets what we put into it" not the other way around. We must hold

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I was in attendence at St. Johns Lodge # 2 to see Bro. Sturgis raised to the sublime degree. It was a very well performed degree and I believe Bro. Sturgis enjoyed himself thoroughly.-Left to Right: PSGD Jim Hutchinson who sat in the East, Milt Draper ,Trustee (PM), Newly Raised Bro. Surgis (MM), MWPGM Atkinson (Sitting WM of St. Johns Lodge 2007-2008), Bobby Blackard JW (PM), Steve Pugmire (

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In leiu of the persuit of the Fellow Craft I would like to direct your attention to jamendo.com a free, legal (under the creative commons liscense) music downloading program. All you do is search for the artist via a genre (blues, jazz, etc) and hover your mouse over the album & among other options it will show you these:DownloadListenI hope you find it as enjoyable as I have.

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Add to your knowledgeNever subtract from the character of your neighborMultiple your benevolence to your fellow creaturesDivide your means with those in need.Taken from here

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Brethren & All,I'm still trying to think of what this blog should be about. I want this to deepen my knowledge of craft masonry (exo & esoterically). I hope to post masonic articles that I have written in the near future. I have been knocking ideas around in my head but have yet to get anything down on paper. It will also be about my experience as a Delaware freemason (I seem to see a lot of

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I became curious about Freemasonry after seeing the square and compasses pictured on a bible at a friends house. I sought admission by talking with a local mason (who is a member of St. John's Lodge #2). He told me to contact the Grand Lodge Of Delaware and two members from my future lodge came out to interview me & hand me a petition.I was entered on October 25th, 2006I was passed on November

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Hello & welcome to my blog titled 'Masonically Speaking'. I hope you enjoy my insights I have on relating information to freemasonry. This blog will focus on the internal light we are all seeking to make glow a little brighter & my travels as a Delaware Freemason. Please feel free to leave a comment about your opinion be it pro or con. If you're a DE Freemason reading this and we've met

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AIM: themangoduckEmail: steve@musicauniversalis.orgWebsites:http://www.musicauniversalis.orghttp://www.freewebs.com/solomonlodge36

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